Pep Guardiola agrees new Man City contract to put speculation over job to bed
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Pep Guardiola has agreed to extend his stay at Manchester City with a new contract that could keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2026.
The Spanish manager, widely regarded as the finest coach in world football, has committed to a new one-year deal with the Premier League champions.
The agreement includes an option for an additional 12 months, putting an end to growing speculation about his future at the club.
City are expected to make an official announcement shortly regarding the contract extension for the 53-year-old manager.
The new agreement comes as Guardiola had entered the final 12 months of his existing contract, with uncertainty growing over his long-term future at the Etihad.
The extension will see him remain in charge until at least the end of the 2025-26 season, with the possibility of staying until 2027 through the additional year option.
Pep Guardiola is set to stay at Manchester City for the foreseeable future
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Recent speculation had intensified following the departure of City's director of football Txiki Begiristain last month.
Reports had even suggested that Ruben Amorim was being considered as a potential replacement before his appointment at Manchester United.
Guardiola has enjoyed remarkable success since taking charge at Manchester City in 2016, establishing himself as one of the club's most successful managers.
The Spaniard has claimed the Premier League title in six of his eight full seasons at the helm.
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His crowning achievement came in 2023 when he led City to their first Champions League victory, adding to his impressive collection of honours.
During his tenure at the Etihad, Guardiola has accumulated a total of 18 trophies, having previously managed Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
Man City chiefs have been desperate to tie Pep Guardiola down to a new deal
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The agreement marks a significant commitment from Guardiola, who had faced growing questions about his future at the club.
The timing of the extension provides stability for City following a period of uncertainty in the club's hierarchy.
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Pep Guardiola has signed a one-year extension with an option for a further 12 months
Reuters
The new deal ensures Guardiola's tenure at Manchester City could stretch to a decade, cementing his position as one of the longest-serving managers in the club's history.
City are now poised to make an official announcement, bringing clarity to the managerial situation at the Etihad Stadium.
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